Tillac-Gites

Sunniest Region in France !

The superb coastline of the Atlantic and the Charente / Charente-Maritime regions need a lifetime to explore the abundance of sights, culture and activities.

A vast variety of sights and activities await you here, all within striking distance. Here are a few tasters, but for more detailed information, please visit www.visitcharente.com

FOOD : Many restaurants are to be found serving local to Haute Cuisine food, which can be discovered at historic Angoulême (20 mins away).

Local restaurant/bars are at Mouthiers sur Boeme (5 mins away) and Blanzac ('Le Diapson' in Place de L'Eglise which is 9 mins away).
Both provide quality food at reasonable prices, around 12€ for 3 course menu, which includes a pichet of red/white or rosé wine.

A more romantic setting (our favourite) is 'La Lavalette' in the village of Villebois Lavalette (15 mins away). Booking is essential due to its popularity and Haute Cuisine. www.lelavalette.com

ANGOULEME : (20 mins away) The capital of Charente and home of Comic Strip. Famous for its' paper mills industry. A real must visit with hundreds of places/museums etc. to enjoy, and that Al Fresco meal at any time of the day or night. Nearby golf courses on the outskirts, and river cruises on the Charente.
Leisure Lake on the outskirts having fishing, boating, sailing, wind-surfing and swimming. Visit www.frenchentree.com/france-poitou-charentes-holidays-leisure/displayarticle.asp?id=20694

WINE : home to 'L'Eau de Vie' cognac is produced here. Visit one of our neighbours and taste his Cognac/Wine and Pineau des Charentes. We are also within striking distance of the famous Bordeaux vineyards, hub of the largest region of vineyards producing some of the world's finest wines, and is a pleasant drive 1H30 mins away on un-cluttered roads.

COGNAC : (35 mins away) Visit the world's famous brandy producers with tastings to finish, and some amazing festivals. Visit http://www.ville-cognac.fr/welcome.php3
Golf Course has a 72 par 18 hole golf course designed by Jean Garaialde. High quality setting and open all year. Cognac Tennis Club - a choice of 18 courts. River cruises on the Charente.

BRANTOME-SUR-DRONNE : (40 mins away) A picturesque village on the river Dronne. Shops, boutiques, market, history, restaurants and cafés, canoe hire. A popular place well worth spending a day there.

AUBETERRE-SUR-DRONNE : (40 mins away) Another picturesque medeival village with steep lanes, boutiques, market square with shops and restaurants and has the finest underground church in Europe. Has its own man-made beach where a lifeguard guarantees safe swimming, also canoeing for all abilities.

ROUMAZIERES : (40 mins away), has the 'Velo Rail' (cycle rail). Well worth a day's outing, so take a picnic. Visit www.velorail.16.com

OTHER ACTIVITIES/VISITS : All within easy reach of us. Biking, horse riding, quad bikes, Go Karts, golf, fishing, rambling. FUTURESCOPE at Poitiers, LA PALMYRE ZOO at Royan, harbourside cafés and restaurants at La Rochelle.

So enjoy a glass or two whilst deciding upon a few adventures in our area, or simply relax by the pool here and chill out !

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